Hail Swath Map Preview
The Birmingham, AL hail swath map preview was last reviewed on August 29, 2026 and shows mapped hail estimates up to 0.75". There are 0 public hail reports, 2 public wind reports, and 0 nearby tornado reports listed for the May 16, 2025 event.
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Impact Area and Population for the Birmingham, AL Hail Map
The May 16, 2025 hail swath map for Birmingham, AL covers approximately 628 square miles and includes an estimated 92,064 people inside the mapped footprint. The largest mapped area is in the < 0.50" hail band, covering 325 square miles. The highest estimated population exposure is in the < 0.50" hail band with 47,247 people.
| Mapped Hail Band | Impact Area | Population |
|---|---|---|
| < 0.50" | 325 sq mi | 47,247 |
| 0.50-0.75" | 275 sq mi | 42,491 |
| 0.75-1.00" | 29 sq mi | 2,326 |
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Housing Exposure Inside the Birmingham, AL Hail Swath Map
Inside the May 16, 2025 hail swath map area for Birmingham, AL, HailGeeks estimates 44,155 single-family homes, 1,713 townhomes, and 7,762 multifamily properties within the mapped storm footprint. Single-family-home exposure is highest in the < 0.50" hail band, with 22,637 single-family homes.
| Mapped Hail Band | Single-Family | Townhomes | Multifamily |
|---|---|---|---|
| < 0.50" | 22,637 | 679 | 5,076 |
| 0.50-0.75" | 20,538 | 1,029 | 2,671 |
| 0.75-1.00" | 980 | 5 | 15 |
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Counties Inside the Birmingham, AL Hail Map
Hail from the May 16, 2025 storm was mapped across 16 counties in the Birmingham, AL region. Jefferson County, AL had the strongest mapped signal, peaking at 0.75" with roughly 23,045 single-family homes inside the swath.
County pages group every mapped hail event in the area. For a closer look, drop to the city or ZIP level below, or run a free Hail Report by Address.
Cities Inside the Birmingham, AL Hail Map
Zooming in, the swath touched 23 cities near Birmingham, AL. Birmingham, AL had the strongest mapped signal at 0.50", with an estimated 9,129 single-family homes exposed.
City cards show where the May 16, 2025 Birmingham, AL hail activity was mapped, but your ZIP can show a closer local signal. Get a free Hail Report by ZIP, and if the signal looks meaningful, ask a local pro about a Remote Hail Inspection to see whether an on-site roof or exterior review may be worth scheduling.
ZIP Codes Inside the Birmingham, AL Hail Swath Map
At the ZIP level, the May 16, 2025 Birmingham, AL hail map spans 40 ZIP codes. ZIP 35173 shows the strongest local signal, with mapped hail estimates up to 0.75" and an estimated single-family-home exposure of 6,061.
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Public Hail, Wind, and Tornado Reports
Public storm report tables connected to the May 16, 2025 hail map for Birmingham, AL currently list 0 public hail reports, 2 public wind reports, and 0 tornado reports.
| Date & Time | Hail Size | City | State | Description |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| No public hail reports are available for this event. | ||||
| Date & Time | Wind Speed | City | State | Description |
|---|---|---|---|---|
May 17, 2025 4:05 AM CT | 2 NW Cullman | AL | Multiple trees in the roadway blocking Spirit Life Church. Time estimated based on radar. | |
May 17, 2025 4:15 AM CT | 6 ESE Cullman | AL | Tree down at the intersection of CR 747 and CR 730. Time estimated based on radar. |
| Date & Time | Rating | City | State | Description |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| No public tornado reports are available for this event. | ||||
This table includes only public storm reports connected to the May 16, 2025 Birmingham, AL storm event. When available, each report may include the time, size or magnitude, city, state, and a short description.
Related Hail Maps in the Birmingham, AL Region
We found 6 more hail maps with reports from the same Birmingham, AL region as the May 16, 2025 event. These related maps cover storm dates from Apr 23, 2025 through May 8, 2025, with mapped hail estimates ranging from 0.75" to 2.00". In this set, the strongest related map reached 2.00", and the most recent map shown is from May 8, 2025.
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Local Hail Review Options Near Birmingham, AL
Not sure whether the May 16, 2025 Birmingham, AL hail map matters for your property? Start with a free Hail Report by Address to see whether hail activity was mapped for that property. If the property signal looks meaningful, you can choose a local pro serving the Birmingham, AL region and ask about a Remote Hail Inspection before deciding whether an on-site roof or exterior review is worth scheduling.
Check a specific property to see whether hail activity from the May 16, 2025 Birmingham, AL event — or another recent hail event — may have been mapped at that address.
Find a roof or exterior pro serving the Birmingham, AL region who can help you understand what the property hail signal may mean.
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A free Hail Report by Address and a Remote Hail Inspection can help you look beyond the May 16, 2025 hail map visuals alone. They do not confirm property damage and do not replace an on-site inspection for a property in the Birmingham, AL region, but they can help you make a more informed next decision before anyone climbs on the roof.
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